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People Of Power & Influence In Hockey: No. 96 – Chris Johnston

The Athletic and TSN insider Chris Johnston is No. 96 on the Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey.

The Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey are featured annually in The Hockey News' Money and Power issue, available at THN.com/free.

At No. 96 is Chris Johnston, an insider with The Athletic and TSN.

A newsbreaker and member of the PHWA’s executive board, Johnston’s connection to international hockey will shine at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off and 2026 Olympics.

The Hockey News 100 People of Power & Influence 2025. Number 96, Chris Johnston

No. 96, Chris Johnston

Each person on the list this year is ranked in 14 categories of clout, along with many more powerbrokers identified within various silos of expertise. That's all available to find in The Hockey News' Money and Power 2025 Hockey Business Annual.

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